We are excited to announce the launch of the EPSRC UK-RAS Network Strategic Task Groups call, in which we are seeking to fund a variety cross-disciplinary, cross-institutional activities, projects and events that will drive strategy, influence policy and promote research in robotics and autonomous systems in the UK.

Each strategic task group will be led by a UK-RAS network member , and will be responsible for organising and co-ordinating various activities focused around a particular research interest area.

The remit of the call is broad, but task group aims could include the following:

  • identify research gaps and challenges;
  • devise roadmaps or strategic solutions via: the production of white papers; organisation of robotics challenges; workshops; symposia and conferences;
  • create public engagement activities, such as: exhibitions; hackathons; festivals; conferences; demonstrations;
  • promote academia-industry liaison;
  • develop scoping projects to explore wider research collaboration.

More information about the call and how to apply is available on our website.

Deadline for applications: 15th January 2020